Chromium is a hard, lustrous metal whose passive oxide layer gives stainless steel much of its corrosion resistance.
Atomic number
24
Category
Transition metal
Period
4
Group
6
State
Solid
Fun facts about Chromium
Chromium compounds produce colours ranging from green to orange.
Trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium have very different toxicities.
Chromite is its principal ore mineral.
Common uses of Chromium
Stainless steel
Chrome plating
Refractory materials and pigments
Where Chromium sits in the periodic table
Chromium is classified as a transition metal in period 4 and group 6 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Cr with atomic number 24 and the listed atomic mass 51.996. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.